Flexible Polymeric Comb With Dove Tail Connector For Hairpiece Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hairpiece designs are ineffective in securely holding wigs in place for users with limited natural hair, as they rely on the amount of hair for firm engagement, limiting versatility in style, color, and length changes.
Innovation Solution
A hairpiece system featuring a flexible polymeric comb with a dove tail configuration and a base portion with interchangeable polymeric materials, allowing for various heights, shapes, and colors, using a single comb with multiple base portions for customizable hair styles without frequent visits to a hairdresser.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional combs are used to secure wigs, then the comb engages with natural hair, but the holding force is insufficient for users with limited natural hair
Solution Approach 1:
The comb is divided into two functional segments: a retention portion with teeth for engaging natural hair, and a separate engagement portion with hooks that attach to the wig base. This segmentation allows the comb to secure wigs effectively regardless of the amount of natural hair the user has.
Solution Approach 2:
The comb acts as an intermediary device between the wig and the user's head. The retention portion engages with natural hair while the engagement portion connects to the wig base, transferring the holding force from the user's hair to the wig securely.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single comb design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the versatility for different hair styles and colors is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The comb is designed as a universal component that can work with multiple different wig bases and hair styles. The retention portion and engagement portion configuration allows the same comb to secure various wig types while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The comb incorporates flexible elements that allow it to adapt to different head shapes and hair configurations. The flexible retention portion can bend and conform to accommodate various natural hair amounts and styles while maintaining secure engagement.
3Ease of operation
If the comb relies on natural hair for engagement, then the mechanism is simple, but frequent hairdresser visits are needed for style changes
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the comb into retention and engagement portions, the system allows users to change wig bases and hair styles independently without affecting the comb's ability to secure to natural hair, enabling easy style changes at home.
Solution Approach 2:
The comb's dual-portion design enables users to perform their own style changes by simply swapping wig bases while maintaining secure attachment through the retention portion, eliminating the need for professional hairdresser visits for routine style changes.
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AI summary
A hair piece of the present invention includes a comb portion formed from a flexible polymeric material. The comb includes a top portion presenting a track or female connector and a plurality of teeth extending radially from the top portion for engaging hair of a user. The comb may be fabricated from many other materials in addition to polymeric material or combination thereof without limiting the scope of the present invention. A base or support portion of the hair piece is formed from another polymeric material such as foam or the like. The base portion may present various cross sections such as circular, rectangular, square, and the like. The base portion may present various length and heights as desired by the user. A human or synthetic hair of various shapes, styles and colors is connected to the base portion thereby totally covering the base portion.